Activity involves students designing and creating a handbook that outlines various aspects of child development (physical, cognitive, and social) and explores ways to encourage development in those areas. Activity will take place over several weeks, during which students will participate in class instruction, group activities and presentations, and individual research, all of which will culminate in their "Child Development Handbook".

Subject

Revised Curriculum

Applied Skills

Home Economics

Keywords

Home Economics

Family Studies

Child Development & Caregiving

Learning Standards

Theories of child development (physical, cognitive, social)
Activities to enhance child development in various areas (physical, cognitive, social)
Design competencies

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